Building A Positive Image on all AFRIKAN KREATIONS!

Presenting GRACE IBUKUNOLUWA of FACEQUIZITE - PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST & STYLIST!

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What is Fashion without Style? What is Style without a perfectly made up face?.......Incomplete!

Yes that's the answer to the question asked by an outstanding and remarkable MakeUp Artist and Stylist of our time! This person is so passionate with what she does, she has fulfilment by helping people bringing out their inner beauty with the aid of skillfully applied makeup, and good styling advice. This beautiful lady strongly believes that when you look good, you feel good. This person is none other than GRACE IBUKUNOLUWA the CEO of FACEQUIZITE - PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP ARTIST & STYLIST!

GRACE is a multi-talented Make-up Artist, stylist and Model based in the United Kingdom. She has had the opportunity of working with Celebrities and some great people in the Fashion and Entertainment Industry here in the UK, US and in Africa. She is breaking grounds in the Fashion and Beauty world.

Her company, FACEQUIZITE is all about Makeup, Fashion and Style.

MAKE-UP
Facequizite provides a professional advise on all aspects of makeup, including day, evening, natural, neutral and high Fashion makeup. You can also hire them for your Bridal, Fashion, Photographic, Editorial, Glamour, TV/Film, Corporate and Entertainment makeup as well as makeup for all your special occasions. You will also be notified of upcoming Makeup workshops and classes.

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Facequizite teaches how to look after your skin to get the best out of your makeup. There is no point in just piling on the makeup if your skin is in a bad way, as your makeup will further enhance all your imperfections which makes your face look worse than it did without makeup. Get your Beauty /skincare tips and advise.

FASHION
Learn how to develop your own personal Style. Get Fashion/styling advise and tips. We also provide a Personal shopping service, Bridal styling for the bride and bridal train, as well as personal styling and advice for all your special occassions.

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Malaika the Movie

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The Movie MALAIKA, Shot in Lagos (Badagry, Epe and Agege) and Abeokuta, Malaika tells the story of Adefola (Kabirat) who sojourns into the land of the supernatural while still straddling the land of the living. Adefola has a nuptial date with Adefenwa (Segun Ologbe) on earth, but she is stranded in a strange, strange world. Kolapo (Alloy Bazuaye), The Mystery Man (Edaoto Agbeniyi) and other seasoned actors that include Dele Odule and Yemi Adeyemi have different roles to play to unravel the intrigues.

One of the surprises that Karfy has in store for the viewer is, again, that Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu, is introduced as an actor in Malaika.

Also radiating fulfilment, Kabirat says she is one of the happiest persons on earth for having successfully engaged the Malaika story.

“As an actress, playing Adefola has been the most challenging experience I have had,” she explains. “All the cast too have a similar experience to share.”

The movie Malaika took the writter and producer three year of hard work to produce. The movie had been on the to watch list of all Kabirah fans since june 2008 when it was first meant to be premiere in Ikeja Lagos.

Producer

Kabirak Kafidipe

Kabirat, popularly called Arapa-re-gangan, has actually been busy working on her new film.

She waking into limelight at a relative young age with her performance in Tunde Kelani‘s film, Saworoide, where her innocent love with another rooky, Arese-ja-bata (Kunle Afolayan), runs into trouble waters, Kabira and Ayi garnered their potentials and went into film making. First, they produced Oga, the success of which gave birth to Iwalewa less than two years after. Since then, however, the film sisters have been largely off the scene.

But it is now clear that they had only been busy working on their new number which is now set for the screen. Titled Malaika, the film is due for premiere at Sparke Hall, Ikeja, Lagos, today. According to Ayi, it was the tall ambition that propelled the film that made its coming on stream take so long a time.

“In the past three years, we have had to put in a lot of things to ensure that what comes out is nothing short of a standard film,” she says. “After having produced two feature films and participated in several others, we realise that we can no more say it is the learning stage. Our fans and other viewers will not take any excuse again. So, we had to stretch our resources in all ramifications to see that Malaika is a great experience.”

Staring

CAST & CREW: Starring: ★★
Kabirat Kafidipe (Arapa re gangan in Saworoide- Mainframe production) ★★
Segun Ologbe ★★
Dele Odule ★★
Yemi Adeyemi ★★
Keji Yusuf ★★
Alloy Bazuaye ★★
Edaoto Agbeniyi

and many others ★★ Special Appearance★★-
CHIEF DELE MOMODU (Publisher of Ovation Magazine)
Director — Tunde Olaoye
Producer – Aisha Kafidipe
Writer — Kabirat Kafidipe
Associate Producer: Kabirat Kafidipe
Editor – Kunle Oladeinde
Location: Lagos (Badagry, Epe and Agege) and Abeokuta Nigeria

Credit: http://gbevent.com

Wedlock of the gods

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Monday 23 May - Saturday 28 May

The Cochrane Theatre, Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1 4AP

Wedlock of the Gods is set in 18th century, rural Nigeria and is a tragic drama about love and sacrifice. The play has its roots in traditional rituals of death and mourning. A young girl is given away in marriage against her will. She rebels iWedn the face of age old customs and traditions...What would be the consequences of her desire? The play with its great tumultuous love has echoes of Troilus and Cressida, Helen and Paris of Troy and Romeo and Juliet.

Wedlock of the Gods is written by Zulu Sofola. She is one of Africa's foremost female writers. Her work is largely unknown thus Virgo Foundation has embarked upon this production to bring her to greater public attention.

Wedlock of the Gods will be directed by Wale Ojo and features a vintage cast of African British actors such as Cyril Nri (The Bill, Othello), Golda John, Yetunde Oduwole, Maynard Eziashi (Mr Johnson, Ace Ventura, The Contract), Olufunke Adeleke, Reginald Ofodile, Moji Sorunke Bamtefa, Chucky Venn, Melanie Liburd and Wale Ojo (No1 Ladies Detective Agency, The Philanthropist).

Do not miss this great piece of classical African theatre. One week only!

Monday 23rd May - Saturday 28th May 2011 / 7:00 PM Start

Matinees: Wednesday 25th May & Saturday 28th May / 3PM

Tickets: £20 /£10 concessions

Booking:

Box Office 020 7269 1606

Online.

This promises to be a great cultural week of African theatre to celebrate one of Africa's greatest female literary heroines. All proceeds go to the Virgo Foundation for the active promotion of African Arts, Heritage and Culture in the Diaspora and beyond.

Virgo Foundation
Zulu Sofola

Mayor Tayo Situ, The Nigerian-born Southwark No 1 citizen is dead...

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Councilllor Tayo Situ

The departed Nigerian born Mayor of Southwark in London, Tayo Situ died of Cancer, it has just emerged.

The Councillor died on Monday evening at about 11pm.

The news of his death has met most Nigerians in the United Kingdom with great shock while many have visited his residence and Southwark Town Hall to pay their last respect by signing the register.

Until his death, Mayor Situ was a staunch member of Christ Apostolic Church, (Ilderton Road Branch), In the London South East.

The news of his death was communicated to staff members of staff of Southwark Borough Townhall by a fellow colleague, Councillor Peter John, representing South Camberwell.

“It is with great personal sadness that I have to inform you of the death of our Mayor of Southwark, Cllr Tayo Situ, on Monday, May 9th, 2011, Councillor John said in a statement to all staff of the Council.

Councillor Tayo Situ

He told the Council staff members: “Although Tayo had been ill for a number of weeks, his passing is a grievous blow to his family, his friends and our borough.

He described him as a truly gentle man, who had fulfilled the role of Mayor of Southwark with real dignity, adding that the departed Councillor was so proud of the opportunity to serve his constituents and as the borough’s First Citizen.

Councillor Peter John further wrote on his internet blogspot while adorning Situ with his last respect:

“After our election victory last May I discussed with Tayo what role he might take on in the new administration, and persuaded him that it would be an honour for his Labour colleagues if he were to become the new Mayor and First Citizen of our borough. He agreed, and I know from every conversation which I had with him since last May that he regarded it as a great privilege to be the Mayor of Southwark, and undertook the role with genuine pride and dignity. He met people and took part in events which he thoroughly enjoyed – and which showed him to be a great representative for our community and borough2.

A councillor in Peckham since 2002, the Mayor came to the UK from Nigeria in 1985. He studied accountancy at South Bank University and ran his own business.

As a Councillor, his priorities were to see more jobs for local people and better services for the young and vulnerable.

“He lived locally and was a trustee and elder of his church. He was a devoted husband, father to five children and also a grandfather. His wife Mrs Abike Situ is consort and his son Michael is also a Councillor.

Lindsay Burns of South London Press(SLP) in a report described Councillor Tayo Situ as a dignified and gentle Mayor.

Culled from http://www.emnnews.com

NOLLYWOOD CELEBS & THEIR BETTER HALVES!

2011-05-03T12:06:00.000+01:00

Story by Bola Aduwo/nollywooduncut

Nollywood celebrities; we have loved them, cried with them, signed autographs and hugged them but do we know their better halves? Those silent, patient souls that stand silently aside as their other half recieve so much adulation and praise. They put up with alot; the frantic adoration of fans who sometimes ignore them like their not there. Then those love scenes in the movies! Ooh lala! How do they cope? The stories, the lies, the rumours! Would you want to be in their shoes?

Do you honestly think you have what it takes to be the strong silent one behind a successful actor or actress? Many really can't deal with it but for those who do, I duff my hat! Ladies and gentlemen, here's presenting the spouses of some of our more popular Nollywood actors!

1. Desmond Elliot and his wife Vickie;(above) the two met as high school sweethearts and have been inseperable ever since. Vickie who is a banker keeps Desmond grounded and focused; well with family of four (two sets of twins) and a large retinue of dogs, who wouldnt? Big ups to both of them!

2. Omotola and Matthew Jalade-Ekeinde;The couple just celebrated their 15th year anniversary! Wow! No small feat in Nollyweird! Matthew met Omo T in her teens and recognizing a good thing, married her almost immediately. The union has produced four lovely children and they continue to wax strong despite the pressures of fame and public scrutiny.

3. Ramsey and Emilia Nouah; Heart throb, beef cake, loverboy, martinee idol... whatever you want to call him, Ramsey is a director's dream; able to interprete any role you give to him if he is tasked enough. Forget that directors like to box him into the 'loverboy mode'. Ramsey is also a devoted father and husband to Emilia who he has been married to for several years and they have three children.
4. Ini Edo and Philip Ehiagwina; Nollywood sweetheart, Ini Edo has been the object of alot people's fantasies but sorry, she got snapped up a couple of years ago by American based business man, Philip Ehiagwina! lol! He's the man that goes home to that sugar! hahaha! Chocholate brown and perfectly built, Ini continues to woo her fans with her flawless acting. Shedding several pounds, she now sports a svelte, sleek look making her look even more fantastic.

6. Omoni & Nnamdi Oboli; Lovely couple Omoni and Nnamdi continue to be the couple to emulate. Sweet and cute looking together, they met earlier on in life when Omoni just started acting in Nollywood. A long hiatus from the industry and a stint in the U.K produced, three lovely boys. Undeterred by the strapping of motherhood and long absence from the industry, Omoni determinedly forged ahead and has become one of most sought after actresses in Nollywood.

7. Daniel and Doris Ademinokan; Lovely couple Daniel and Doris continue to woo fans where ever they go! He is a handsome director and she is a lovely actress and together they make magic together. Though they both startted in the Yoruba film industry, they sometimes cross over into the English movie genre. Daniel and Doris sometimes work together, and he has to direct her sometime as a love interest opposite an actor!! How does he handle that?! hahaha! The two have a lovely son together and continue to make great movies together!

Van and Adjoa Vicker: Ghanaian actor and heartthrob, Van Vicker might have legions of fans all over the world but he remains very much in love with his wife Adjoa! The lovely couple live in Ghana with their three children

Would like to appear on Kate’s TV cooking programme ONGA TIME OUT WITH KATE?

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AMAA 2011 Winners List

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Best Film

Viva Riva

Best Director-

Viva Riva

Best Actor-

Themba Ndaba (Hopeville)

Best Actress-

Ama K. Abebrese (Sinking Sands)

Best Supporting Actor-

Hoji Fortuna (Viva Riva)

Best Supporting Actress-

Marlene Longage (Viva Riva)

Best Young Actor-

Edward Kagutuzi (Mirror Boy)

Best Child Actor-

Sobahle Mkhabase et al (Izulu Lami)

Best Screenplay-

Sinking Sands

Best Cinematography-

Viva Riva

Best Nigerian Film-

Aramotu

Best Film In African Language-

Izulu Lami (South Africa)

Best Visual Effects-

A Small Town Called Descent

Best Costume Design-

Aramotu

Best Editing-

Soul Boy

Best Achievement In Sound-

Shirley Adams

Best Soundtrack-

Inale

Best Make Up-

Sinking Sands

Best Production Design-

Viva Riva

Best African Film Abroad-

Soul Sisters (Nigeria/USA)

Best Diaspora Short Film-

Precipice (UK)

Best Diaspora Documentary-

Stubborn As A Mule (USA)

Best Diaspora Feature-

Suicide Dolls (USA)

Best Documentary-

Kondi Et Le Jeudi Nationale (Cameroon)

Best Short Documentary-

After The Mine (Congo)

Best Short Film-

Dina (Mozambique)

Culled from http://www.katehenshawnuttall.com/blog/

WED/25/MAY: EUROPEAN WOMEN INVENTORS & INNOVATORS NETWORK- Exhibition, Conference, & Award Ceremony in ICELAND

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THE 3rd Bi-Annual EUROPEAN WOMEN INVENTORS & INNOVATORS NETWORK (EUWIIN) INTERNATIONAL

Exhibition, Conference, & Award Ceremony

We are looking for exceptionally Creative, Inventive, Innovative, Entrepreneurs, Scientists, Engineers, Technologists, Designers from all sectors and background right across Europe and the International world to be nominated for Awards.

THEME: SUSTAINABLE IDEAS AND CREATIVITY FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

DISCUSSIONS WILL FOCUS ON:

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & ENTERPRISE
CROSS BORDER TRADING & EXPORT STRATEGY
INVESTMENT, COMMERCIALISATION & EQUITY
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Innovative Enterprising Women from all Sectors
People in Science, Engineering & Technology
Artists, Artisans and Creative people
Policy Makers, Relevant Government Departments and Agencies
Intellectual Property Organisations
Private & Public sector organisations
Banks, Financial Institutions, Investment and Manufacturing Companies
Personal & Professional Development Managers
NGO’s, Grass root business organisations GBOs and business advisors
Education Institutions, Researchers and Academics
Business Development Organisations and Donor Agencies
Gender & Diversity Consultants
Sponsors & Supporters

You can log on to http://www.gwiin.com/ - For a nomination form for the Awards - Click to DOWNLOAD

VENUE: The New Harpa Concert and Conference Centre, Reykjavik, Iceland

DATE: WED-FRI./25-27/ May 2011.

WEBSITE: http://www.gwiin.com/

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Have you designed or know of any exceptional creative woman that has designed anything fashionable that is kind to

the environment? This could be anything - jewellery, hats, bags, shoes etc… Enter your product

for the Eco Friendly Fashion Designers CATWALK by sending an email to office@gwiin.com

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Visit: http://www.gwiin.com/Ewiin2011.html

For event fees and registration

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For More Information please send your email to Mrs Bola Olabisi: office@gwiin.com or Princess Deun Adedoyin-Solarin: princessDeunS@gwiin.com

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FRI/15/Oct '10: The UK 'Red Carpet' Premier of the Movie, ÌMÁLÀ ( ..the triumph of wisdom) @ Odeon Cinema, London.| Time: 9pm

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From the Stable of MATRIX ENTERTAINMENT LTD and one of the creative minded Filmmakers,a Writer and an Actor, Mr Bidemi Alaran. He is one of the African/Nigeria's outstanding Producers of our time....A graduate of DRAMATIC ARTS from the then UNIVERSITY OF IFE, now OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY. MC ExtraOrdinare, one of the Top Masters of Ceremony in the UK and beyond has come with a Movie with creativity at its best......ÌMÁLÀ (...the triumph of wisdom)

The real Brain behind this Fantastic Movie,

Best Captivating Movie: Ìmálà (The Triumph of Wisdom)
From the stable of MATRIX ENTERTAINMENT LTD and one of the Outstanding Producers of our time....BIDEMI ALARAN has come with creativity at its best!

Directed by the Award-winning and one of the Best and Top Directors in the Nollywood Industry, ANDY AMENECHI. Screen play by:ADE ADENIJI and Edited by one of the best film Editors in the Nigeria Movie Industry,MUMINI KELANI a brother to the ACE CINEMATOGRAPHER, Mr Tunde Kelani.

ÌMÁLÀ (...the triumph of wisdom) tells the story of an innocent and untainted Segilola, who falls to the whims and caprices of childish lust.The consequences are so grave she almost did not have a second chance.

It's a true Life story, NON-FETISH, FULL of SUSPENSE, VERY CAPTIVATING, an African-Nigerian Concept which is most needed in the Nigeria Movie Industry. This mind blowing movie is FULLY SUBTITLED in ENGLISH and it parades the top Nollywood Movie Stars like Dele Odule, Faithia Balogun, Ireti Osayemi, Kehinde Bankole, Ayo Badmus, Oyewole Olowomojuore (Baba Gebu) and many others. IntroducingBidemi Alaran as one of the main Characters of the Movie.

This is a MUST watch movie! The storyline cuts accross the Globe and it's specially endorsed by the ACE CINEMATOGRAPHER, Mr Tunde Kelani. The quality of the movie in terms of the sound, visual is enormous and remarkable! Shot with the new technology HD cameras.

The UK 'Red Carpet' Premier of this FANTASTIC Movie POWERED BY FEMTEJ KREATIONS LTD, UK is coming up in LONDON soon! SPONSORED BY MATRIX ENTERTAINMENT LTD, FEMTEJ KREATIONS & ARIK AIR INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Come and have an exciting time, mingle with the Stars of the Movie who will be flying in all the way from Lagos Nigeria. The likes of Dele Odule, Faithia Balogun, Ireti Osayemi, Ayo Badmus, Kehinde Bankole and Of course, Bidemi Alaran.

WATCH OUT FOR THE NIGERIA PREMIER- COMING SOON! Details for the UK premier as follow:

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MATRIX ENTERTAINMENT LTD in conjunction with FEMTEJ KREATIONS LTD

Proudly Present

The UK 'RED CARPET' Premiere of a FANTASTIC Movie:

'ÌMÁLÀ' ..the triumph of wisdom (a movie Inspired by a true Life story, fully subtitled in English)

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DATE: FRIDAY, 15, OCTOBER, 2010

VENUE: The Odeon Cinema, Bugsby Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0QJ

TIME: Red Carpet 9.00pm, Movie Screening 10.15pm (prompt)

AFTER PARTY: D'Eclipse, 57-59 Camberwell Road, London, SE5 0EZ

TICKETS: Standard: £10; Premier: £15; VIP: £20

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EVENT SPONSORED BY: MATRIX ENTERTAINMENT LTD & FEMTEJ KREATIONS LTD & ARIK AIR INTERNATIONAL LTD

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THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR AFRICA’S BRIGHTEST IDEAS IN FEMALE INVENTORS & INNOVATORS AWARDS

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Women across the African continent have the chance to be recognised as the Pan-African Inventor or Innovator of the Year 2010 with the opening of the latest competition by the Global Women Inventors & Innovators Network (GWIIN). This would include women that are exceptionally creative, inventive, innovative, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, technologists, designers from all sectors and background right across Africa.

The award nominations which officially opened on the 24 August is organised to celebrate and promote the creative, inventive and innovative products and services by women right across the continent. This year includes award categories for innovative women in technology, finance and investment, best product design and packaging, exceptional creative items such as jewelleries, arts and crafts, innovative new talent, innovative eco-friendly fashion, and a category for Education & Learning Institutions such as universities, colleges and innovative school projects. There are 10 categories in total including the Chairman’s discretionary Award, a posthumous recognition Award and the main award – The Pan-African Female Inventor of the Year 2010.

The first of this most remarkable event was held in Ghana in 2005 in partnership with GEM- International Finance Corporation, the private arm of the World Bank Group and Ministry of Women (MOWAC) Ghana including the significant support of Ministry of Trade & Industry, Ecobank and Barclays Bank. The second event took place in South Africa in 2008 in partnership with the Ministry of Minerals & Energy, South Africa with generous support from various multi-national companies including Shell, IBM, Faberge and many others.

With an expected delegation of over a thousand guests this year from across Nigeria, Africa and beyond, this international and celebratory event continues to be the first of its kind to put the spotlight on Africa's most exceptional creative, inventive and innovative women entrepreneurs and professionals while highlighting their immense contribution and potential to the social and economic growth of Africa.

The PAWIIN Awards forms a significant part of the forthcoming 3 day event scheduled to take place in Abuja, Nigeria and also comprises of a symposium and exhibition. It has become the most extensive platform for the recognition of women’s inventive and innovative ideas developed in scientific laboratory to the ideas developed at home on the humble kitchen table. Founder, Bola Olabisi who has since launched the competition in other countries, says that the Africa event is growing from strength to strength.

"The 2010 event will be the most significant so far, reflecting a diversity of innovations from various sectors especially in terms of sustainability and development terms. We in fact welcome ideas from women of all backgrounds - scientists and engineers working on patented inventions to women with no previous research and development experience who have come up with an excellent gadget or a new way of doing something,"

says Bola.

Previous winners include: Margaret Owino from Kenya for the solar cooker – ‘Oywa Cookit’, Gloria Asare Adufrom Ghana for using bamboo to generate a wide range of socio-economic and environmental benefits , J.H. Ghartey from Ghana for Floriculture, Foliage and Secondary Fish Farming, Aissa Dione Tissus from Senegal for eco-friendly textile and furnitures and Dr Alexandra Graham from Nigeria for the first purpose built fully integrated pharmaceutical production for HIV and malaria in West Africa.

The theme of this year’s event is Innovative Women in Africa with Innovative Solutions for Africa’ and will include several high profile industry speakers from various backgrounds. The closing date for awards entries is 24 October 2010. For further information about the award categories and entry forms visithttp://www.gwiin.com/ or email us on office@gwiin.com

For further information on the Awards or to download the nomination forms please visit our website

http://www.gwiin.com/

This event is supported by Hon. Minister Mrs Josephine Anenih of the Ministry for Women Affairs & Social Development and by The Honourable Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Muhammed K. Abubakar. We are pleased that we have as our Special Guest of Honour, the First Lady of Nigeria, H.E. Dame Patience Jonathan.

The principal partner for PAWIIN 2010 is AL Indigo and Host partners include West African Women Association (WAWA) with the distinguished support of ECOWAS, Enterprise for Women Innovation, Southern African Region (EWED-SADC), African Women of Essence International and European Union Women Inventors & Innovators Network(EUWIIN).

Collaborating Partners include London Metropolitan Business School of London Metropolitan University and Center for Enterprise Development Services of Pan-African University and British Council.

For further press information, or to sponsor or support the initiative or to attend the event or arrange an interview please contact:

Bola Olabisi
GWIIN
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7 749 4834
Email: bola@gwiin.com
Website: http:// www.gwiin.com
Or
Nigeria Country Representative:
Abiola Ogunbiyi
SJ Tours & Allied Services
Tel: +234 803 3160672
Email: abiolakogunbiyi@hotmail.com

Vote OMONI OBOLI for the Future Award Best Actor of the Year: 33120 - NIGERIA; 81696 - UK; 97605 -USA

2009-12-16T21:25:00.003Z

To all Fans and Friends of OMONI OBOLI,

It is my great pleasure to inform you that OMONI has been nominated as the the future Awards BEST ACTOR OF THE YEAR. This one Nollywood star that has successfully forge a path of her own in the acting world.

This year she has steadily risen and blossomed from the background to increasingly prominent roles in major blockbusters. She featured in several films this year, two of which have been in the cinemas i.e. THE FIGURINE and GUILTY PLEASURES.

To vote for OMONI OBOLI for Best Actor Future Awards Text Omoni Oboli Actor of the Year to

33120 FOR NIGERIA
81696 FOR UK
97605 FOR US

You can also vote online at www.thefuturenigeria.com. Thanks for your love and support all. More updates will be coming to you from this platform.

God bless

Exclusive Interview: The rise and rise of Omoni Oboli

2009-12-16T21:19:00.001Z

As there are stars, starlets and wannabees in the world of make-believe in Nigeria (Nollywood) there is one person who has been able to successfully remove herself from the pack and forge a path of her own in the acting world and that person is Omoni Oboli. This year she has steadily risen and blossomed from the background to increasingly prominent roles in major blockbusters. I decided to do an interview with her to find out more about this rising star.

BA: This has got to be the year of Omoni! You’ve featured in several films this year, two of which have been in the cinemas i.e. The Figurine and Guilty Pleasures. Now you’ve been nominated for Best Actor Futures Award. What do you have to say about that?

OO: I am so blessed to have chosen the right scripts. I am just so thankful to God for everything. I feel like I’m finally getting to where I want to go. ‘The Figurine’, (which is said to be one of the best Nigerian movies to date) has been the high point of my career this year and I am so proud of it. It has done so well in the box office in Nigeria, Ghana and the UK and the reviews have been mind blowing. Guilty pleasures is such a good movie and it’s also doing well in the box office in Nigeria. I am so honoured to have been nominated for the future awards. It’s a very credible award and I would love to win it. So please vote for me y’all.

BA: What was it like acting in the Figurine?
OO: Shooting the Figurine was very exciting. We shot for 3 months in Osun, Ife and an island in Lagos. We stayed at the Miccom golf resort in Osun for a month and we soon became one big happy family. When we got to the island, where we shot for over one month, I was so excited the first day we got there cos it was so exotic but at night fall, the bugs came out to play and my exotic location fast became a nightmare but someone lit a bonfire and we had fun telling stories and playing games around the fire. Before we knew it, another person started roasting yams, and it was really delicious with palm oil. I had the most fun shooting the figurine even though it had so many challenges.

BA: You played Ramsey (Nouah) and Kunle (Afolayan)’s love interest…(plenty of smoochin’ was goin’ on, girl!) how did Mr Oboli take it?
OO: (Laughter) You are so funny. Nnamdi (Oboli)’s a modern day man and he trusts me. He knows its part of my job and it ends when the director says cut. Ramsey and Kunle have become my good friends so they are so easy to work with. And it helps that they are good actors.

BA: Does he come on set with you?
OO: My husband comes on set sometimes when its convenient and he is my biggest fan. He believes more in me than I believe in myself.

BA: When he’s on set and you have to kiss your co-star how do you handle that?
OO: He was actually on set when we were shooting one of my romantic scenes in the figurine but he wasn’t actually in the room where we were shooting. I really don’t know how I’d feel if he were actually in the room.

BA: So how many children do you have?
OO: I have three very boisterous adorable little boys.

BA: I noticed your son (Tobe) featured in the movie with you… what was it like working with him?OO: It was a very nice experience. I watched him do his thing and I was so proud. It wasn’t easy all the way though cos I had to be an actress and a mother at the same time. Tobe wanted to hang out with the adults and I couldn’t let him. He got bored many times and I had to think of ways to entertain him with computer games and story books. He was also missing his brothers, so on my birthday while we were still on the island, my husband came with my other kids and some friends with food and drinks and we all had fun with the cast and crew.

BA: I understand you were in the industry before and you went on a break. When was that and why did you feel the need to do that?
OO: I entered Nollywood in 1996 and I actually enjoyed a very interesting career then playing the lead in some hit movies like ‘Not My Will’, ‘Destined to Die’ and ‘Another Campus Tale’ but I had to leave because I was in my first year in Uni and my shooting schedules were clashing with my academics so I ended up going back to school just before exams. I knew I had to make a choice between Nollywood and getting a degree, so I decided to give acting a rest. I got married right after university and relocated with my hubby to England.

BA: Why did you come back to the industry?
OO: While away, I always had the hunger for my first love which is acting and I knew I wouldn’t be happy doing anything else so when the opportunity came to return to Nigeria, we came back home and to be honest, I tried to do one or two other things, I even got a job in one of these oil companies and the salary was very attractive but I turned it down cos I knew I would never be happy there. I decided to pursue my dream and here I am about 3 years down the line and am so happy that my decision to face acting has paid off.

BA: There’s a question I have just got to ask you… how come you have that many kids and you’re a size ZERO! You do diet and exercise don’t you? Cos with this killer bod….

OO: I’m not a size zero!! (Laughter) I’m just a very big advocate for healthy living. I run a diet and fitness business on the side so I practise what I preach. I watch what I eat and I exercise to stay fit and healthy. God has just been good to me I must say.

BA: Back to the Future Award… how did you feel hearing you were nominated?
OO: When I got the call that I had been nominated for the future awards, I was so excited. I really admire the organisers of this award and would love to be associated with them so I pray I win this one. To vote for me for Best Actor Future Awards Text Omoni Oboli Actor of the Year to 33120 for Nigeria, for the Uk on 81696 & US on 97605.

BA: So how do your fans get in touch with you if they want to?
OO: Well, I have a website (http://www.omoniobolifanbook.com) its a fun networking site where my friends and fans network with me and each other. We usually have fun chatting and making friends. I am also in partnership with some NGO while I am floating mine to help the underprivileged in the society.

BA: Any new projects you’re working on?
OO:I am working on a script now for my production next year. It will be shot in the early part of next year and am really excited about it. I am so blessed to have friends and fans who care so deeply about me. I love you all and I will not go back on my word to only appear in good movies. Thanks for standing with me. Without you, I won’t be here today. Thanks y’all! Keep smiling!

BA: Thanks so much for chatting with me!
OO: You’re very welcome!
By Bola Aduwo

VOTE CHIOMA CHUKWUKA-AKPOTHA, a Nollywood Star as the FACE OF HOPE 2010

2009-12-09T06:35:00.005Z

When you talk of scandal-free actresses in Nigeria, as well as those with a sense of decency, the likes of Chioma Chukwuka will readily come to mind. This Anambra State born screen goddess is no doubt a viewer’s delight ... any day. She made her first appearance years ago and had since moved to the top of her career as an actress and a singer.

She is among the 26 contestants of the FACE of HOPE Project. Your vote for her to be the Face of Hope 2010 will surely be need to make her dreams come through. Her ultimate aim according to her is to make a huge difference in the lives of less privileged people in Africa.

Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha. Alluring, Hardworking , Passionate, Honest and Articulate. Wife , Mother , Actor , Compere and a Home-manager. A graduate of banking and finance of Lagos State University.

Shot her first movie in year 2000.

Winner AAMA Best Actress 2007. Ambassador Globacom Telecommunication. Enjoys singing, cooking travelling and making new friends. Blessed with an adorable husband and two lovely children

The Face of Hope Project, a-volunteer-based non-profit, non-religious, non political organization established to give hope to the hopeless and help to the helpless, taking the less-privileged African children off the streets and providing them with free qualitative education.

The Face of Hope Project seeks to search for an Ambassador that will champion the campaign against child illiteracy in Nigeria and Africa. The project also works to rekindle the passion and love for Country, seeking personal reflections on ways of bettering our Nation. Re branding can only come from positive attitudinal change, thus the debate to select the Ambassador is strictly a positive Nigeria Initiative. This search will be done among 26 top Nigerian Actors/Actresses; TV, Sports, Motivational and Inspirational Personalities; Musicians and Stand up Comedians.

To vote for Chioma Chukwuka send

foh Chioma

to 35810 (Glo & Zain)

33810 (MTN)

Please Support Nse Ikpe Etim, Fred Amata and E4 PR.

2009-12-09T05:20:00.001Z

Right now, Nollywood is abuzz with excitement with the emergence of young, vibrant actress, Nse Ikpe Etim. She is Nigeria's answer to Thandie Newton! Nse is like a breath of fresh air and has been nicknamed in Nollywood, "the silent tsunami". When you watch her in action, you'd understand why; you just can't help but WOW! To learn more about Nse and view some of her work, please click on the link below to join her group on Facebook. You can also watch the entire episodes of two of her most popular movies there (Reloaded and Guilty Pleasures). More stuff from Nse comin' atcha soon!
http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=242327709936&ref=ts

For those of you that know Fred Amata, the undisputed King Of The Nigerian Video Industry, you can testify to the fact that he has been consistent for over two decades and is one of the best actors, directors and producers that Nollywood has ever produced. Right now, Fred is participating in Celebrity Takes 2 (similar to Strictly Comes Dancing) and he deserves to win based purely on merit and hard work. Fred has always been a terrific dancer; so this comes naturally to him coupled with the fact that experience comes with age. So come on y'all, let's crown him KING OF THE DANCE FLOOR! To learn more about Celebrity Takes 2, airing times and details on how to vote please click on the link below and join Fred's support group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#/group.php?gid=195231225879&ref=ts

Finally, E4 PR offers Public Relation Services, Advertising, Media Relations, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Fashion events, Promotions and loads more.
Those that have been fortunate to work with E4 PR can testify to the massive success that it has brought them, due to tireless campaigns and dedication.
E4 PR has also successfully worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry and would keep soaring higher, by the grace of God.
We are very current and aim to satisfy, so please show your support by clicking on the link below to join E4 PR on Facebook. Loads of interesting stuff coming your way soon. Watch this space.
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More women are wanted in the Film Industry - Ego Boyo

2009-12-04T03:06:00.001Z

As a way of encouraging more women to venture into the film industry, Temple Productions is organised a workshop for women in film and those who are trying to break into the industry. The workshop held yesterday, December 3, 2009 in Lagos.

Reel Women: A workshop for Female Filmmakers, aimed at educating women creatively on the opportunities in film production.
“Women have always been involved in various aspects of film making and are becoming more and more involved in production. And now more than ever, opportunities exist because of the pioneering efforts of a few,” said Ego Boyo, veteran female actress and managing director of Temple Productions. “There is a need to maximize these opportunities by creating a forum to enlighten and empower women interested in a career in film and for those already in the Industry.”

Ego Boyo, who also doubles as the initiator of the Reel Women, described the workshop as “a passionate idea conceived to manage the challenges faced by female film makers.”

Organisers argue that the workshop will provide an invaluable opportunity for networking and a platform for mentorship by renowned film directors, producers, financiers, script writers, legal luminaries, and actresses in the industry, at no cost to the beneficiaries.

There will be discussions on issues like sexual harassment, talent development, and other salient challenges women go through in the film industry. The one-day workshop will also feature break out and mentoring sessions as well as speeches on a wide range of topics, like how to break into the industry, personal comportment, style, and everything in between.

Speakers at the workshop include film director and writer, Amaka Igwe; award winning actresses Kate Henshaw Nuttall and Joke Silva, and Ifeoma Williams, an image consultant; and Sandra Oyewole, a Partner at Oyewole & Co, among others.

Speaking with one of the speakers at the workshop on the telephone yesterday, the person of Kate Henshaw Nuttall, ' the workshop was really fantastic, it went well and was such an interesting programme that people people did not even bother about the time. Hopefully, the workshop will be holding more often...she said, with a lot of excitement in her.

Temple Productions has been at the forefront of pioneering innovations in the film industry. The company recently signed a partnership agreement with a South African-based production company, to help enhance its output. It is now working with international film consultants to reinvigorate the Nigerian film industry with modern equipment and value added services. Temple Productions aims to produce internationally acceptable films in Nigeria.

Celebrity Takes 2 Reality show

2009-11-29T18:09:00.002Z

Hostilities, intrigues and drama as celebrity artistes don their dancing shoes in the race to determine the best celebrity dancer in this year Celebrity Takes 2 reality show.

The battle lines have been drawn as contestants are not leaving any stone unturned to come up with their best performances as the competition entered its third week. Their zeal and determination to learn from their dance instructors became evident and their resolve to outperform each was very apparent.

For these celebrities, it is a prestige battle as the competition continues to generate hostilities between the Nollywood stars on one hand and the music stars on the other hand.

The contest is fierce and the stakes are high as the crews battle it out live on stage for dance supremacy. Each week, they’ll step up to the challenge and show off their skills, and each week, one crew will be eliminated until Nigeria’s Best Dance Celebrity is revealed.

The competition was stiff this week when all the ten celebrities gave their all in an attempt to win the dance trophy on “Celebrity Takes 2 Season 2”. Each of the contestants had to perform one dance, and the judges’ commendations were very high.

The contestants include Stella Damascus, Faithia Balogun, Yemi Blaq, Dakore Egbuson, and veteran actor, Fred Amata. From the music industry are Kel, Zaki Azzay, Yinka Davies, Obiwon, and Faze.

And guess what else? As the competition gets to the elimination stages, you’ll once again get to vote for your favorite celebrity! Yes, you’ll help decide their fate. Then, after all the votes are counted, the celebrity with the lowest score will be put up for eviction. The audience will need to send SMS to save their favourite celebrities and keep them in the show.

With everything on the line, they all must continue to do their best to impress the judges and you because only one can walk away a winner.

During season 1, Funlola Aofiyebi wowed the crowd week after week with her synchronized moves and signature carriage, nabbing the coveted title of Nigeria’s Best Dance Celebrity and a jeep from Sky Bank, the sponsors. But who will wear the crown this time around?

ROYAL FESTIVAL OF DANCE: UK GOSPEL CONCERT Featuring Prince Segun Adebayo & Others

2009-11-27T13:04:00.003Z

In this day an age we have lots of Musicians coming up with different concept of music in the

Africa/Nigeria Entertainment Industry both home and abroad. A lot of them are going places with their talents and giftings and more importantly making positive impact in the lives of people worldwide. Furthermore, they all believe in what they do, the style and type of their music the produce and they stick to them.

There is one UK based musician I have a lot of respect for. He is has impacted the lives of both old and young generations with His music. He is one man that believes in what he does, stands by it and will not compromise! His style of music can be categorized as Gospel Contemporary. This man I am refering to is non other than PRINCE SEGUN ADEBAYO.

Prince Segun Adebayo is a gospel musician of repute and high integrity. He hails from a royal family in Ilesa, Osun State in the Western part of Nigeria. A self-taught keyboardist, the Prince - as his teeming admirers fondly call him, started composing songs at a very tender age. Since his first music album released in the nineties, he has succeeded in blending various genres of music - like Apala, Highlife, Succoss, Fuji, Eyo chant, dance Ballard, Afro beat, Dadakuada, Classical, Accapella, Funk, Jazz, Rap, Hip pop, Indian, French, Latino, etc. to form a rich and danceable style thereby breaking such barriers as of age, status, belief and race. He strongly believes in using African percussions.

Prince Segun Adebayo and his band have featured as guest musician in concerts, marriage receptions, birthday ceremonies, churches, radio and television programmes. He is the founder of Beulah Potential Music International (BPMI) whose vision is to be a One-Shop Place of Music - Ministry, Production, Promotion, Sales and helping people to bring out the musical talent in them.

He has been to almost all the cities and suburbs of the UK performing at events. Presently, he is studying music to maximize his gift and calling.

He has so far released 4 Albums that are till today the best selling Gospel Contemporary Albums. They are as follows:
S'ERU B'OTA
MILLENNIUM GLORY
ENDLESS
PSA LIVE IN WHITEHALL LONDON
ENDLESS REMIX (Coming Soon)

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Beulah Potential Music International (BPMI) in collaboration with Afrikan Kreations (subsidiary of Femtej Kreations Limited UK & Eleven 12 Animation Ltd present

EVENT:“ROYAL FESTIVAL DANCE” A “Red Carpet’’ concert is tagged 1 Peter 2:9 …A Royal Priesthood…that ye may shew forth the praise….

Featuring Prince Segun Adebayo Performing his hits

with Special Appearances & Ministration by NIRAN OBASA(GOSPEL JAZZ)
AND CURTIS DEE
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All the album released: S'ERU BOTA, MILLENNIUM GLORY, ENDLESS, PSA LIVE IN WHITEHALL LONDON will be available for purchase on the night.
&
Photo Opportunities

Date: 18th December 2009

Time: 7pm – 11pm (Prompt)

Venue: Christ the Ladder Ministries
777-787 Old Kent Road
London SE15 1NZ (On top of Carphone Warehouse, Opposite Toys ‘R’ us)

Dress Code: You have to be gorgeously dressed to the palace to dance with the King of Kings.

This Event is supported by:
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Ben Television UK
Vintage Magazine
Femtej Kreations Consulting
Surprise FM
Popp Consult (Music and Sound)
Bix4me.net
Eleven 12 Animations
Christ the Ladder Ministries
Praise Room

GUEST LIST/VIP/INFO: 07904556678 and 07878202481

Website: http://www.princesegunadebayo.com

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Reel Women, Stand to be Counted!

2009-11-27T12:14:00.005Z

Filmmakers must be very intelligent and broad-minded, with strong skills. Liberal arts study is so important. It makes you a fairly well rounded person. It exposes you to the languages, ethics, philosophy, history, and social sciences. Films are all about research and continual learning. Temple Productions unveiled plans for a workshop for women in film and those who are trying to break into the world of film tagged Reel Women: a workshop for female film makers.

The one day workshop which will take place on December 3, 2009 was conceived as a way of creatively educating women on the practicalities of life in film production; looking at the challenges women face in the industry and finding ways to surmount them.

Managing Director of Temple Productions, Ego Boyo, described the workshop as “a passionate idea conceived to manage the challenges faced by female film makers.”

“Women have always been involved in various aspects of film making and are becoming more and more involved in production, and now more than ever opportunities exist because of the pioneering efforts of a few. There is a need to maximize these opportunities by creating a forum to enlighten and empower women interested in a career in film and for those already in the Industry," she said.
As woman with plan to pursue filmmaking as a career, we will use this opportunity to meet and work with other filmmakers to make film that will screen at the largest film festival, Mrs. Boyo said.

However, filmmaking funding increasingly scarce and competition grows equally fierce, Reel Women stands out in the crowd, as real stories are more important. In the past, stories were forcibly silenced, but today, unheard stories spin to make a different on notions like “traditional values”, gender equality, abortion, issues like same-sex marriage and immigration, these stories are also a source of healing the larger community, she said.

According to Mrs. Boyo, ”Reel Women Film Workshop is fast-paced and packed with instruction. “Every hour, there is something different. It is very hands-on. There is an assignment every day.”

The workshop will provide an invaluable opportunity for networking and possible mentorship by renowned directors, producers, financiers, scriptwriters, legal luminaries, and actresses in the industry at no cost. Throughout the day there will be discussions, break out and mentoring sessions and speeches that will range in topic from how to break into the industry to comportment, style, and everything in between.

Speakers at the workshop include Renowned Film Director and writer, Amaka Igwe, Joke Silva, the popular actress whose acting school Lufodo Academy recently held its formal launch, Ifeoma Williams, an image consultant, multi-talented Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Sandra Oyewole, Partner, Oyewole & Co among others.

Temple productions partners with a South African based production company, now working with international film consultants in its bid to reinvigorate the Nigerian film industry. With new equipment and value added services, Temple productions believe it can play a very pivotal role in producing internationally acceptable films in Nigeria

Source: http://nigeriafilms.com

Entries for AMAA 2010 still open

2009-11-27T11:00:00.001Z

The Africa Film Academy invites filmmakers to submit their Feature, Short, and Documentary works for consideration by the 6th AMAA, the Premier Africa film Awards. Each completed entry form must be accompanied by all the supporting materials listed on the submission forms, including the synopsis of the film, the list of credits, marketing stills of the film, filmographies of the directors and producers, 10 DVD copies of the film and proof of the right to submit.

Only films produced and released between December 2008 and December 2009 would be entered for the 2009 celebration of African Cinema to be held in 2010. All films must indicate year of copyright. The Africa Film Academy will not accept any film that exceeds the 120 min run as a feature or a short film that is longer than 50 minutes.

The Africa Film Academy awards two major categories of short films and animation. This year the Academy announced a category for the Best Africa Film in the Diaspora and the Best Diaspora Short Film Awards. The deadline for all submissions is December 30, 2009; a late entry deadline is 7th January 2010. Nominations will be announced in Ghana in February 2010. AMAA will hold on April 10, 2010 and will be televised across the world.

YORUBA ROMANCE: A Stage Play with a Difference!

2009-11-26T06:24:00.010Z

YORUBA ROMANCE, a stage play with a difference! I can categorically say, Nigerians now have the chance of savouring the beauty of live drama. This classic stage play featured the Super star and the Award winning Actress Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Yemi Adeyemi (Suara of the Super Story) and Chris Ubani-Robert.

The Stage drama took place last Sunday, 22nd November 2009 at the AGIP RECITAL HALL, MUSON CENTRE. Lagos.
Speaking with the Star Actress Kate Henshaw Nuttall on the phone on Monday, 23rd November 2009, she explained how the place was packed for the two shows, the 3pm & 6pm. People really liked the play, the reception was high. Thank God for that.

Explaining the synopsis of the play, Terrence said Yoruba Romance is a hilarious comedy about the age old mating ritual between man and woman. The play employs the use of different kinds of humour to explore some of the deep-seated prejudices we have concerning intertribal relationships.

The play centred on three major acts, Chief Ladoja who is Yemi Adeyemi, Nneka Chilouzor, the role played by Kate Henshaw Nuttall and Chief Chibuzor, Nneka’s father who is Chris Ubani-Roberts.

Ladoja, an affluent middle aged farmer decides to take a new wife. His options or lack of options, narrow to the daughter of his neighbour Chief Chibuzor, a more affluent businessman. Everything looks good until a long buried land dispute between both families is unearthed. The marriage proposal takes an ugly turn and accusations and counter accusations fly.

Will they overcome their bigotry and tribal biases to celebrate the love brewing beneath the greed and intolerance or are the two families fated for a bitter and unending rivalry?

According to the Director of the play, the footing of the bills by Onga, a product of Promasidor Nigeria Plc made the play a success for international consumption.

Yoruba Romance according to the director takes us on a journey of love and laughter; and at the end the audience will learn a few hard lessons.

The play is the adaptation of a marriage proposal – the 17th century Russian play by Anton Chekhov, Terrence which brings out some inherited prejudices in Nigerian culture traversing various tribes.

“We packaged the play to dispel all these old prejudices and also we are out to make Nigerians enjoy the rich theatre culture which only stage plays can provide,” he said.

Lead Actress Kate Henshaw Nuttall said the stage play was more challenging movie to her, hence her involvement in the production. “Besides I am expected to cook in the play and this will educate most people who doubt my ability to cook. “People who come around would have a taste of my cooking seasoned with Onga,” she added.

The Head of Marketing Promasidor Nigeria Plc, Mrs Biola Inawo said that Onga’s involvement in the play was to restore the lost glory of stages play which used to dominate the theatre industry in the country.

She said that the involvement of Kate Henshaw Nuttall, who is equally the face of Onga further facilitated the company’s interest, as she supposed to be an image maker of the brand.
The Stage play, written and directed by Tyrone Terrence and packaged or let me say presented by Rosewood Theatre aims at restoring the dignity of live drama. I hope you all agree with me here....Have a nice day!

Vivien Stephen, a rare combination of Gospel and grit

2009-10-14T12:07:00.003+01:00

VIVIEN STEPHEN

A rare combination of Gospel and grit, Vivien Stephen has been in the Entertainment industry for nearly a decade. With her strong, beautiful and distinctive voice, she has help groups like Sharp Band and Perception Band to prominence in the City of Lagos .

An only child, Vivien is married to the Fuji crooner of the award winning gospel group ‘Midnight Crew’. Mother of one and firm believer in miracles, Vivien is always quick to acknowledge her talent as God’s gift. Energetic and decisive, this daughter of the Delta was born to lecturer father and travelling businesswoman mother, Dr. & Mrs Stephen. Music seemed to come naturally to Vivien from when she was six. By sixteen, she was leading choirs and getting invited from all around Lagos .

With her coarse and raspy yet silky depth that would make Angelique Kidjo and Yinka Davies turn their heads, Vivien’s voice places her in contention as the next big female act in Africa .

Click the link below to listen to the outstanding track of our time! I mean a track with a touch of difference!
Performed by Vivien Stephen, Written by Michael Abdul, Produced by Wole Oni.----------IJO by Vivien Stephen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zP5WTQFSvEo

Also this remarkable track! GOOD MORNING SIR by Vivien Stephen, Performed by Vivien Stephen, Written by Michael Abdul, Produced by Wole Oni.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-6ne0a5nEQ

EGBERUN MAILI (One thousand Miles) premieres in Africa & UK from 14th November 2009

2009-10-10T14:50:00.009+01:00

Ace cinematographer Tunde Kelani says “If every other movie can at least be of this standard, I can assure you that our movie industry would have been bigger than this.”

Directed by Dotun Taylor,One thousand Miles tells a story of young Omolola Adebayo, an intelligent Chartered Accountant Spinster, who mistakenly sends a text message meant for her Fiancée to a stranger’s phone. This stranger turns out to be a conservative artist who is a Farmer in Osogbo; Iwintunde Kupoluyi. Iwintunde responds to this text, writing one of the best love poems Omolola has ever read. Omolola on the other end gets really curious and begins to speak with this stranger on the phone. She notices that her already existing relationship may be threatened, so she tries stopping her friendship with this stranger but could not. One day she gets too curious and wants to add a face to the voice of this stranger, who is a sworn enemy with the Lagos ’ ‘fast lane’ life style. She made the journey all the way to Oshogbo, and her life turned around.

Subtitled in French and english by MOSUNMOLA AGORO, the movie parades movie stars like Legend and Top Yoruba Actresses in Nollywood, Bukky Ajayi, Binta Ayo Mogaji, Remi Surutu, Actors like Bayo Bankole and featuring Alhaji Ahmed Abubakar and Funmi Fiberesima as lead characters.

“We intend to start our world premiere from November 2009 London, Manchester, Birmingham, Chester and Ireland. As it has to do with VCDs and DVD, that is not happening till next year but we will begin random Cinema shows at about November in Nigeria ” said Dotun Taylor.

The director/producer OLADOTUN ALFRED TAYLOR is a graduate of the University of Ilorin, with a degree in History in the year 2000. He then went for his NYSC service year in Jos, Plateau and served at Nigerian Television Authority as a producer and presenter, by the end of the service year, he was retained and moved to National production Jos, where he worked in the capacity of assistant producer and at the same period, he attended the Nigerian Film Institute Jos, and finished his course in 2002. He had a stint in acting when he played the part of a young athlete hooked on drugs in a television series titled Crucible on the Nigerian Television Network. Dotun Taylor after his stint with NTA Jos moved to Lagos. He co-wrote and produced a film titled Jeun Soke by Saheed Balogun, directed by Patrick Doyle and featured notable artists like Alariwo, Orlando Julius etc.

Dotun Taylor returned to television, as a presenter –producer on Galaxy Television in 2003 on Be My Guest and Sound of My Land, his love for filmmaking and independence took him out of television again to set up his own production outfit called Aroba – Aroba meaning oral tradition or history.In 2004, he produced and directed Adewale Ayuba’s Ijo Fuji, which went on to win an award at the 2005 Kora Awards. Aroba as he is known to his peers and colleagues in the entertainment sector, has come to be known as one of the best traditional music video directors, having done the videos of artists like Pasuma, Yinka Ayefele, Saheed Osupa, Jesse King (Buga), Jide Chord, Midnight Crew (Igwe) etc.

Dotun directed the film Halimat in 2007, written and produced by Toyin Aimakhu, and his directorial prowess was put to show in this film, that got reviews for the wonderful camera shots .Dotun is married with a son. Egberun Maili was shot in October 2008 with the script written by Dotun a few years ago.

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Nollywood Stars Give Verdict On AMAA

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The African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), has come a long way since its inception five years ago. It is today regarded by many as the African version of the American OSCAR Awards and enjoys international recognition for its laudable achievements.

In the last edition held at the Cultural Centre Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on Saturday April 4th, some of the Nollywood Stars spoke with our Correspondent on their impression about the continental events; Excerpts:

Hakeem Rahman: National Vice President, Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN)

- AMAA is one of the best things that has happened to the African Movie Industry as it affords movie makers and marketers the opportunity to come together every year. It has also encouraged excellence, hardwork and competition. Nollywood has not done much in terms of producing films that can compete favourably with that of other African countries in terms of production of films of international standards. This is probably why most of the awards were carted away by other African countries like Kenya, but we hope to get better in future.

Andy Chukwu (Actor)

AMAA has really done well over the years and the organisers have succeeded in bringing us together every year, particularly our counterparts in Nigeria and Africa. In terms of the choice of winners, they are doing well, that is why the number of participants continue to increase every year. AMAA improves every year, this is why this year’s event is better than last year.

Tom Njemanze (Actor)

Nollywood is a great thing that has happened to Africa. Without Nollywood, no African Magic we are going to do more great things to show our people of Africa that we are one. In terms of choice of winners, the judges follow due process, there is no bias in their choice of winners.

Gloria Young (Actress)

For AMAA, I will say so far so good, it is something that is bringing some kind of unity in Africa and Africa in diaspora.

Abiola Akande (Madam Kofo) Actress

AMAA is a welcome development, at least we have something to look up to every year and we have not been disappointed.

Ejike Asiegbu (President AGN)

AMAA has grown from strength to strength, but it can get better. We are happy that the governors of Bayelsa, from Alamesiegha, who started the event to the present administration have been very supportive.

The relevance is to bring Stars together which translates to rapid development of the tourism sector in the States. We have to sustain the tempo.

Kate Henshaw – Nuttall: (African Best Actress 2008)

AMAA has been good. It is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria and we will keep doing it because we have the talents here in this country.

Grace Amah -(Actress)

AMAA is simply great, it is a name that has come to stay and I am happy for the organizers of the vent for the good job they are doing.

Colins Mcdon: (Actor)

AMAA has exposed Nigeria and Africa in diaspora to the world. AMAA has gone beyond Nigeria. In the next five years when you will be talking of the Grammy awards, you will also be talking about AMAA. The choice of winners has been fair so far, we have college of judges who are men and women of intergrity, I feel their choice is strictly on merit. Those who have been chosen deserve the Awards.

Stephanie Okereke (Actress)

AMAA has helped to expose movie practitioners the more. It has also helped to encourage those involved in movie making by rewarding excellence and hardwork. The Bayelsa State government deserves commendation for encouraging AMAA.

(Culled from The Tide Online)

The Result of the AMAA 2009

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BEST DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT)

a. Per Second Killer (Nigeria)

b. Coming of Age (Kenya)

c. Santos the survivor (Kenya)

d. Lost in the South (Rwanda)

e. Congo my foot (FAR)

BEST DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)

1. Private Files – Egypt

2. Shit on the Rock – Nigeria

3. Grandma’s not Home – South Africa

4. For the Best and for the Onion – Niger (Joint winners)

5. Malcom’s Echo – Dami Akinnusi

BEST SHORT FILM

1. Pamela – Kenya

2. Who is Best? -Zimbabwe

3. The Sharing day – Cameroun

4. Love Is …..

5. Killer Necklace

No winner announced

BEST ANIMATION

1. kono (Burkina Faso)

2. Lolo (Burkina Faso)

3. Little Learning is different – Kenya

4. Manani Ogre – Kenya

5. Cheprono – Kenya

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN SOUND

1. From a Whisper

2. Battle of the Soul

3. Seventh Heaven

4. Gugu and Andile

5. Grey Focus

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN EDITING

1. Cindy’s Note

2. Reloaded

3. Modupe Temi

4. Battle of the Soul

5. From a Whisper

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN ART DIRECTION

1. Small Boy – Michelle Bello

2. Five Apostles – Ifeanyi Onyeabor

3. Agony of the Christ – Jude Odoh

4. Gugu and Andile – Kay Tickerman

5. Revolution – Eddybongo Uka

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN MAKE-UP

1. Agony of the Christ

2. Live to Remember

3. From a whisper

4. The Assassin

5. Ase n’tedumare

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN VISUAL EFFECT

1. Five Apostle

2. Battle of the Soul

3. Smoke and Mirrors

4. Agony of the Christ

5. Revolution

BEST ORIGINAL IN SOUNDTRACK

1. Arugba

2. Beautiful Soul

3. From a whisper

4. Agony of the Christ

5. Jenifa

MOST PROMISING ACTOR

1. Litha Booi – Gugu and Andile

2. Mavila Anthana Keriario – Battle of the Soul

3. Ruffy Samuel – Dead End

4. Segun Adefila – Arugba

5. Sherrif Ramzy – Seventh Heaven

MOST PROMISING ACTRESS

1. Bhaira Mcwizu – Cindy’s Note

2. Bukola Awoyemi – Arugba

3. Lydia Farson – Scorned

4. Lungelo Dhladha – Gugu and Andile

5. Mfouemon Bea. Flore – Ma Saah Sah

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD ACTOR

1. Celia Greenwoood - The Assasin

2. Richard Chukwuma - Small Boy

3. Shanlar Kirunga – Battle of the Soul

4. Samara Milgwi – From a whisper

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

1. Godfrey Odhiamba – From a whisper

2. Mike Ezuruonye – The Assasin

3. Michel Majid – Agony of the Christ

4. Peter Badejo – Arugba

5. Farouk Alfishawi – Seventh Heaven

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

1. Stephanie Okereke and Nse Etim – Reloaded

2. Stella Damasus-Aboderin – State of the Heart

3. Corine Onyango – From a whisper

4. Nadia Buari – Agony of the Christ

5. Funke Akindele – Jenifa

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

1. Femi Adebayo – Apaadi

2. Abubakar Mvenda and Ken Ambani – From a Whisper

3. Neil Mc Carthy – Gugu and Andile

4. Yemi Blaq – Grey Focus

5. Joel Okuyo Prynce – Battle of the Soul

BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

1. Aggie Kebirungi – Battle of the Soul

2. Mercy Johnson – Live to Remember

3. Mosunmola Filani – Jenifa

4. Daphney Hlomoku – Gugu and Andile

5. Chika Ike – The Assassin

BEST FILM IN AFRICAN LANGUAGE

1. Gugu and Andile – South Africa

2. Arugba – Nigeria

3. Mah Saah Sa – Cameroun

4. Uyai – Nigeria

5. Apaadi – Nigeria

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN CINEMATOGRAPHY

1. From a Whisper – Marius Van Graan

2. Seventh Heaven - Ramses Marzouk

3. Cindy’s Note – Izu Ojukwu

4. Gugu and Andile –Greg Heimann

5. Battle of the Soul – Stephen Njero and Tony Matomi

AMAA ACHIEVEMENT IN COSTUME

1. Agony of the Christ

2. Apaadi

3. Live to Remember

4. Arugba

5. Seventh Heaven

HEART OF AFRICA AWARD FOR BEST FILMS FROM NIGERIA

1. Cindy’s Note – Izu Ojukwu

2. Arugba – Tunde Kelani

3. Beautiful Soul – Tchidi Chikere

4. State of the Heart – Kingsley Omoife and Richard Mofe-Damijo

5. Jenifa – Funke Akindele

BEST SCREENPLAY

1. From a Whisper – Matt Bish

2. Seventh Heaven – Zainab Aziz

3. Through the Glass – Stephanie Okereke

4. Reloaded – Emem Isong

5. Beautiful soul – Tchidi Chikere

BEST PICTURE

1. From a Whisper – Kenya

2. Arugba – Nigeria

3. Gugu and Andile – South Africa

4. Battle of the Soul - Uganda

5. Seventh Heaven - Egypt

BEST DIRECTOR

1. Wanuri Kahiu – From a Whisper (Kenya)

2. Tunde Kelani – Arugba (Nigeria)

3. Minky Schlesinger – Gugu and Andile (South Africa)

4. Math Bish – Battle of the Soul (Uganda)

5. Saad Hendawy – Seventh Heaven (Egypt)